The fall of Tati Nickel

FRANCISTOWN: From ancient times, the Tati mines, situated about 40 kilometres east of Francistown, played a significant role in the economy of a city that does not enjoy support of a single town within its proximity.

Even in modern day life, the Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC) copper/nickel operation at Phoenix played a significant role in the economy of the city.

Francistown and the entire North East District (NED) still expected more from the mine despite the challenges of low metal prices and the low ore grade mined.

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